per contract of August 8th, 2004 for their international business outside the United States. Instrumental in exploring surgical procedures, where 3D visualization is beneficial. Optimizing Vikings technology, with close relationship to KOL in the abdominal laparoscopic surgical arena.Established companies international sales and marketing department: marketing strategy, product positioning, pricing strategy, distribution strategy, and reimbursement.Launched and directed distribution operations in Europe and other International markets (OUS) Market analysis Clinical site selectionLaunched customer service business unitProviding all sales and marketing support for signed exclusive distributors.

per contract of June 18, 2003, as a member of their Senior Management team. Overlooking an on going clinical study to investigate the feasibility of developing innovative and unique approaches to treating coronary artery disease for left ventricular to coronary artery bypass surgery, between the left ventricle or chamber of the heart and the coronary artery with oxygenated blood.Participated in most of the implantations performed at the investigator sites, Munich, Hamburg, Milan, and Maastricht.Preparing CE-marking of the device. Organizing and establishing contacts with potential customers for a limited launch in Europe. Attended numerous international meetings and conventions.

Jomed AB. took over Medtronic’s, worldwide distribution rights for the Vista system, in Cardio-Thoracic-Surgery.Consulting Jomed AB, per contract of April 1, 2000, as a member of their New Business Development Division. Establishing and complete the product line for their new platform on “Minimally Invasive Surgery”, with the suturless anastomotic device, “The Solem Graft Connector”. Responsible to develop and protocolize the new surgical technique in total endoscopic bypass surgery, on beating heart. Involved in developing a new surgical procedure “Endoscopic Atrial Fibrillation on Beating Heart”, developed by Dr. Eric Manasse from Milan, Italy. First clinical interventions on 2 patients carried out at the University Hospital, Cardiac Surgery Department, Helsinki. Still on going and progressing, with latest 3D – 3Chip video-camera technology and new generation of Head-Mounted-Displays.Completed technical solution for those procedures and bring them to market. Communicate benefits of technologies. Increase sales and usage rates by working with customers and sales organizations and supporting them with technical expertise. Conduct internal and external training programs. Managed KOL relationships and clinical studies. Work with MICS team to develop marketing strategies. Keep up to date on new product developments. Assist with targeting customers. Ensure adequate sales and technical abilities for Jomed’s sales force worldwide.

Sales and product management in the specialty of Ear- Nose- and Throat instruments and endoscopes. Distributor of Karl Storz endoscope line. Responsible for domestic and international business. Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 1976. Increased sales revenue up to $2M.

Sales of instruments and endoscopes in the areas of Ear-Nose- and Throat; Canada! Attended numerous international meetings and conventions. Instrumental in the introduction and promotion of "Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery" worldwide. Responsible for teaching sales and marketing teams, of Karl Storz GmbH subsidiaries and dealers worldwide, including video technology. Increased sales revenues up to $50M in this specialty. Worked closely with the founder and owner of the company, Mr. Karl Storz, to develop new products and sales strategies!